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03-05-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 32,063
Posted By Doge

There were today - but a TTT. I still give...

There were today - but a TTT. I still give credit to non-solo events. You choose your team (sometimes)
Paris - Nice 2024 Stage 3 (TTT) results (procyclingstats.com)...
02-04-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 32,063
Posted By Doge

And overall. Barta did well too.

And overall. Barta did well too.
01-26-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 631,719
Posted By Doge

I am not a fan of any electronics for the sport. ...

I am not a fan of any electronics for the sport. No shifting, no power meters, no speedos, no radios. I'm good with yelling at the rider...
Just like F1 started removing ABS, links to the...
01-06-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,594
Posted By Doge

I have an account. I mainly had one for my kid...

I have an account. I mainly had one for my kid and got so much crap about his results (20 second power over 1,200W). Nobody really wants to cross ref to real results - they just argue.
I stopped...
12-09-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 501
Posted By Doge

I'd change the rule to allow it. I see little...

I'd change the rule to allow it. I see little point to rules or laws that cannot be enforced. At the nobody cares level, just allow it and be done.
12-01-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 631,719
Posted By Doge

There is no racing going on to speak of "next...

There is no racing going on to speak of "next year" I'm told. There is lots of riding hard. I understand why.

I just thought this was fun to share.
Day before Thanksgiving I met my (USAF)...
11-27-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 14,331
Posted By Doge

You will not find any road pro doing much over...

You will not find any road pro doing much over 120RPM other than maybe a sprint.
Because 13T, 12T and 11T cogs exist.
This should be a dead thread as both UCI and USAC now both agree with me. ...
11-22-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 14,331
Posted By Doge

They also have a fixed gear therefore have no...

They also have a fixed gear therefore have no choice.
Are you saying 200RPM will produce more power than say...less RPM?

My context - although I didn't state it was for a road cyclist doing...
11-20-23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 14,331
Posted By Doge

Teaching has no business in regulations. For...

Teaching has no business in regulations.
For under 50 miles:
Stomping on pedals makes you go faster. Spinning is slower.
09-20-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,286
Posted By Doge

I have this really nice TT bike hanging next to...

I have this really nice TT bike hanging next to me.
Bars are not what we see now in WT events, but the rest is.
It has never been ridden by a family member.
Why?
I just like the stuff.
09-18-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,922
Posted By Doge

Nice bike, but not the one in the picture. The...

Nice bike, but not the one in the picture. The one in the picture is not Vuelta red anything - except the tape.
09-17-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,922
Posted By Doge

That bike just has red handlebar tape and black...

That bike just has red handlebar tape and black head tube and different stem.
Oops...Guess others said that. So still unknown why the different stem / bar setup.
09-17-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,922
Posted By Doge

Any gear heads wondering why Sepp went with the...

Any gear heads wondering why Sepp went with the different bike head tube/stem combo? I was not aware of a bike change.
09-17-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,922
Posted By Doge

He gets very little credit for it I believe...

He gets very little credit for it I believe because of the year/generation he won - not so long after canceling all the TdF winners. That and TV coverage and who else showed up.
I expect in 20...
09-14-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,922
Posted By Doge

I didn't really agree with the 2nd part and we...

I didn't really agree with the 2nd part and we already saw today's result - so moot.

But this part is exactly right and the business is entertainment. A sponsor in touch with the eye-balls want's...
08-18-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,882
Posted By Doge

I am a JV fan, but I almost wish they were not...

I am a JV fan, but I almost wish they were not showing up with so much fire power.
I wanted to see a Remco match up, but I don't think he has any hope vs that team. I'm even wondering if that...
08-17-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,882
Posted By Doge

TDF aside which everyone agrees is the big brand...

TDF aside which everyone agrees is the big brand with the most stars.
I agree the Giro has a bigger brand and more history as you indicate.
My point was at least this year, and I see this...
08-12-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,882
Posted By Doge

This year we get the World ITT champ who was the...

This year we get the World ITT champ who was the RR World Champ last year.
And the two (three) Jumbo guys that skipped worlds.

I'm really wanting to see how defending champ and ITT world champ...
08-05-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,882
Posted By Doge

Is La Vuelta > Giro d'italia ?

The Vuelta is now the most significant GT next to the TdF. It didn't used to be that way.

This year ... the TdF delivered big, but was missing some riders we will see in the Vuelta.
07-23-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 14,331
Posted By Doge

Adult women, who were born women, have a monthly...

Adult women, who were born women, have a monthly hormonal cycle that softens tendons. That is a contributor to why they have 6X the ACL injuries than men. My reasons might be wrong, but the fact is...
07-23-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 14,331
Posted By Doge

Found this old thread. Problem "fixed". ...

Found this old thread. Problem "fixed".

Next thing will be if they (juniors) are allowed to ride World Tour.

Specifically - I would expect a junior to win a spring classic within 10 years of...
07-18-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,303
Posted By Doge

Does the new UCI Men/OPEN category mean juniors,...

Does the new UCI Men/OPEN category mean juniors, now allowed to use the same equipment as men, get to race in any UCI races?
I would guess we will start seeing OPEN national champions that are also...
07-18-23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By Doge

UCI Mens/Open - Junior Gears

UCI added OPEN category to the men's. I have not read and studied it all, so I am open to correction. Add this to the removal of gear restrictions and Juniors might be winning some World Tour...
07-08-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,834
Posted By Doge

I lean more training than other. Early posts of...

I lean more training than other. Early posts of mine showed my kid sleeping in a hypoxia tent and doing massive weights at an age...these riders we see started at. I posted that the 17 year olds were...
07-02-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,043
Posted By Doge

I don't know your ski gloves. I have messed up my...

I don't know your ski gloves. I have messed up my hands spring skiing and would have benefited if I had worn these.
These are very soft goat leather. As I mentioned, I normally (last 30 years)...
07-01-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,043
Posted By Doge

Motorcycle equipment for cycling

I just re-starting motorcycling again after about a 30 year break.
There is some nice motorcycle stuff that is worth looking at for cycling. I use my summer motorcycle gloves for cycling now. ...
06-29-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 923
Posted By Doge

I'm 62 and very experienced with VPNs (late 90s)....

I'm 62 and very experienced with VPNs (late 90s). If you like VPNs look at Nord and Express VPN is fine too,
But if you can get Peacock (I get it free with my Cable, and my son) - it is easier IMO....
06-26-23, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 834
Posted By Doge

I'd give the tie to the guy not sanctioned for...

I'd give the tie to the guy not sanctioned for PEDs 3 times (maybe 2 - I forgot).
06-19-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By Doge

You are over thinking it. Morning resting HR,...

You are over thinking it. Morning resting HR, what you can max on HR and maybe a good hill climb will tell you a lot.
06-19-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 2,197
Views: 344,087
Posted By Doge

For your namesake... See production link. The...

For your namesake...
See production link. The Electric Recording Company. (https://www.theelectricrecordingco.com/news)
06-19-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,586
Posted By Doge

True. But I have a hunch the risk of knee damage...

True. But I have a hunch the risk of knee damage is higher for adults. I'd study them first.
My point was that there is no study indicating injury from big gears.
I was then asked to cite peer...
06-06-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,586
Posted By Doge

I didn't give you a single point example where...

I didn't give you a single point example where pushing a big gear may hurt minors which was the topic/context. I gave a single point that the opposite - spinning might be harmful. There was never...
06-06-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,586
Posted By Doge

I can't cite papers where there is NO evidence,...

I can't cite papers where there is NO evidence, or there would be evidence. I once took a math class on proofs of Zero/Nothing.
Maybe you can find a study saying for the same power output...
06-05-23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,586
Posted By Doge

NO evidence ever of that. I do have evidence...

NO evidence ever of that.
I do have evidence that over use (RPM) issues are worse for juniors.
i.e. Going 30MPH 120RPM is worse than going 30MPH@90RPM and pushing harder.
06-03-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,586
Posted By Doge

THE issue was just different riders in the SAME...

THE issue was just different riders in the SAME race not being allowed the same equipment.
There is a reason 11,12,13,14 tooth cogs are used. Some can spin faster than others. I am not aware of...
05-29-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,742
Posted By Doge

That would be the end of disc brakes. Not going...

That would be the end of disc brakes. Not going to happen.
05-29-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,303
Posted By Doge

Cycling is sport where many start racing for the...

Cycling is sport where many start racing for the first time as adults. Having spent a whole bunch of time around both competitive soccer and competitive cycling there is a difference between these...
05-22-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,303
Posted By Doge

Unless you are competitive. But not so bitter...

Unless you are competitive. But not so bitter as pointing out what has been going on for some time.
05-22-23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,303
Posted By Doge

Never know that. Or best USA hope - 2nd in...

Never know that. Or best USA hope - 2nd in Redlands and Tour of Utah as a junior against the pros also pulled out and took a break.
But the kids are not stupid. They see that the adults had no...
05-22-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,303
Posted By Doge

In Europe (Belgium) - no reason to race with...

In Europe (Belgium) - no reason to race with adults. Junior fields can be 100+ all the time.
Kids are racing adults (in the USA) because like all sports, kids develop at different levels and there...
05-22-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,303
Posted By Doge

You bring up a few different points. One is...

You bring up a few different points.
One is limiting equipment for all competitors in the same event. I am not a fan, but that is fine, all have the same advantage. You just changed the sport a...
05-22-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,303
Posted By Doge

That is often rumored, but was not the line from...

That is often rumored, but was not the line from USA Cycling. It was a coaching move and copied from the UCI. Juniors in general have less knee issues than adults if you exclude ACL which comes...
05-04-23, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 631,719
Posted By Doge

Tennis has had a few "junior"/under 18 Wimbledon...

Tennis has had a few "junior"/under 18 Wimbledon champs and they even allowed them to use the same size rackets as adults :-)
I suspect we may see a USA National Champion who is under 18 in the next...
04-27-23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,303
Posted By Doge

Kids in soccer and other sports they got to...

Kids in soccer and other sports they got to compete at the pro level under 18. There was no gauntlet. There was the sport and ability was used to judge, not age.
The gauntlet is gone now and it did...
04-27-23, 10:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,303
Posted By Doge

Not really. Junior came back to town this week...

Not really. Junior came back to town this week to grab some KOMs back. This has been his thing all along.
As a very long cycling fan, I would have liked to see what he could have done, but that...
04-27-23, 10:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,303
Posted By Doge

To me the issue has been that USACycling sees...

To me the issue has been that USACycling sees cycling as an adult sport and they want to keep it for grown ups and not kids.
Basketball, Soccer, Football etc., are not adult or kid sports.
They...
04-27-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,586
Posted By Doge

See cadence. I see no harm in a bigger gear, but...

See cadence. I see no harm in a bigger gear, but the kid needs to be on top of it and not bogged down. A smaller gear allows for some snap.
The kids have far less trouble than adults pushing a big...
04-25-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,303
Posted By Doge

Just can't post about it as much.

Just can't post about it as much.
04-25-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,303
Posted By Doge

Legal it was. Cheating by this the first searched...

Legal it was. Cheating by this the first searched definition below - it also was.

That is why I called it institutionalized. I still do not know of any open class sports events where rules...
04-23-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,303
Posted By Doge

It was silly, however as we see now (for whatever...

It was silly, however as we see now (for whatever reason) some of the of the most youthful now are the most winning.
The test before 2023 was "how fast could they spin".
Guys like Phil Gaimon...
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